Proto Labs Inc (PRLB)
NYSE:PRLB
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PRLB Stock Chart & Stats
$62.06
-$0.47(-1.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$62.06
-$0.47(-1.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$37.91 - $83.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.54K
Average Volume (3M)206.37K
Market Cap
$1.93B
Enterprise Value$1.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$136.28M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.62M
Price to Earnings (P/E)75.0
Beta1.25
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.53Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.08
Shares Outstanding23,794,044
10 Day Avg. Volume226,988
30 Day Avg. Volume206,366
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.63
Price to Book (P/B)1.80
Price to Sales (P/S)2.27
P/FCF Ratio20.29
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.24
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.23
Enterprise Value/Ebitda25.46
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$75.00Price Target Upside20.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)$573.06M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetProto Labs' extremely low leverage and sizable equity/assets provide durable financial flexibility. This buffer supports cyclical resilience, funds capital investments or strategic M&A, and lowers refinancing risk, enabling multi‑quarter execution of growth and transformation without depending on external debt markets.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent operating and free cash flow gives Proto Labs the ability to self‑fund capacity expansion, R&D and software investments, and working‑capital needs. Reliable cash conversion reduces dependency on external financing and supports sustained reinvestment into higher‑margin services over multiple quarters.
Specialized, Higher‑margin Services GrowthOutperformance in CNC machining and rising revenue per customer indicate deeper penetration of higher‑value, durable end markets (aerospace, defense, robotics). AS9100 certification and focused capability builds institutionalize trust with strategic buyers, supporting persistently higher margin mix and repeatable demand over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
European Demand SoftnessSustained weakness in Europe is a structural headwind given the region's contribution to revenue. A strategic reset and cost cutting may stabilise results, but persistent regional softness can dampen consolidated growth and delay realization of global scale benefits for multiple quarters.
Lower Network MarginsA growing share of network/third‑party fulfillment with materially lower margins constrains overall profitability. Structural reliance on external partners reduces price and cost control, limiting margin expansion even as volumes rise and creating a durable drag on consolidated operating leverage.
Capacity And Rising Investment NeedsMeeting strong demand for machining and metal 3D requires capital and higher ongoing opex for R&D, software and GTM. These durable investment needs increase capital intensity and near‑term expense run‑rate, pressuring margin improvement until utilization and productivity gains are realized over subsequent quarters.
Proto Labs News
PRLB FAQ
What was Proto Labs Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Proto Labs Inc lowest stock price was $37.91 and its highest was $83.15 in the past 12 months.
What is Proto Labs Inc’s market cap?
Proto Labs Inc’s market cap is $1.93B.
When is Proto Labs Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Proto Labs Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 41 days.
How were Proto Labs Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Proto Labs Inc released its earnings results on May 01, 2026. The company reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.397 by $0.143.
Is Proto Labs Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Proto Labs Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Proto Labs Inc pay dividends?
Proto Labs Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Proto Labs Inc’s EPS estimate?
Proto Labs Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.53.
How many shares outstanding does Proto Labs Inc have?
Proto Labs Inc has 23,794,044 shares outstanding.
What happened to Proto Labs Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Proto Labs Inc reported an EPS of $0.54 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.397. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.555%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Proto Labs Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PRLB
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Proto Labs Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$75.00 (20.85% Upside)
$75.00 (20.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PRLB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 47.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
113.20%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Proto Labs Inc
Proto Labs, Inc., together with its affiliated companies, functions as a global, e-commerce-driven digital manufacturer, specializing in the rapid creation of custom prototypes and on-demand production components. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services including injection molding, computer numerical control (CNC) machining, and a diverse range of 3D printing technologies such as stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct metal laser sintering, multi jet fusion, polyjet, and Carbon DLS processes. Furthermore, it offers sheet metal fabrication for both expedited and digitally ordered custom parts. Proto Labs primarily serves engineers and developers who leverage 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software for product development across various industries. Established in 1999, the company is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota.
PRLB Company Deck
PRLB Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted a strong start to 2026 with record revenue, meaningful margin expansion, higher EPS, robust cash generation and notable growth in strategic, higher-margin services (notably CNC machining and metal 3D). Management reported early operational wins (AS9100 certification, quality improvements, Europe sequential recovery) and articulated clear strategic investments (GCC, combined product/tech leadership, continuous improvement hires). Key challenges include a year-over-year revenue decline in Europe, weaker network/3D printing demand in Europe, capacity requirements for machining and metal 3D, and planned incremental operating investments. Management maintained full-year guidance out of conservatism given macro uncertainty. On balance, positive operational and financial momentum outweigh the regional and network headwinds.View all PRLB earnings summariesPRLB Revenue Breakdown
78.75% U.S.
21.25% Europe
1.63% Japan
PRLB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$75.00
▲(20.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.20% Insiders
20.46% Mutual Funds
25.83% Other Institutional Investors
22.81% Public Companies and
Individual Investors